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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.71, 1,388.97 and 405.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.71, 1,388.97 and 405.83 is: 608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.71 : 1,388.97 = 405.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.71/1,388.97 = 405.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.71x = 1,388.97 × 405.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.71x = 563,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,678.75/925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.92

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